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Air traffic control issue disrupts hundreds of flights at major UK airports
Hundreds of passengers faced cancellations and long delays after a NATS technical fault hit flights at Heathrow and other major UK airports.
American Airlines tops US baggage mishandling rankings
More than one million bags were mishandled across major US airlines in the first half of 2026, though the overall rate improved year on year.
Parcelhero launches pallet air freight guide for exporters
UK exporters can now compare, book and ship heavier consignments online as new guidance strips out much of the freight paperwork confusion.
Royal Navy radar trial runs without satellite timing
A quantum clock trial could help keep military radar working in jamming or spoofing attacks, protecting a £1.42 billion-a-day UK risk.
UK brings solar storm tools into live forecasting use
A £9 billion exposure to major space weather events is prompting earlier warnings for flights, GPS users and the electricity grid.
Telent urges UK defence to prioritise tech integration
Operational advantage will hinge on linking new tools with existing networks, as Telent warns data and infrastructure gaps can blunt AI gains.
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Billions in losses have not stopped banks and asset managers using DeFi rails for faster settlement, tokenised funds and stablecoin payments.
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constellr picks Space Inventor for HiVE satellites
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AirHelp launches AI flight compensation checker on ChatGPT
Travellers could recover up to EUR 600 for disrupted journeys as AirHelp embeds a compensation checker inside ChatGPT and Claude.
Ablano tests boron nitride coating on rocket flight
Lower launch costs could hinge on whether Ablano's coating survives repeated flights, with rocket panels now under analysis after a Swedish recovery.
Travellers warned EU cabin bag rules are not yet live
Holidaymakers could still face airport fees of up to GBP £75 if they assume the newly approved EU hand luggage rules already apply.
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Industrial 3D printer shipments rise 18% as demand recovers
Industrial 3D printer revenue jumped 32% in the first quarter as defence, drone and electronics orders offset weakness in Europe.
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Satellite Connect Europe unveils MNO-first space network
Satellite Connect Europe launches MNO-first direct-to-device satellite network, offering EU-based access to AST SpaceMobile's LEO system.
Sat, 28th Feb 2026
Infobip named top RCS for Business vendor by Juniper
Infobip tops Juniper RCS for Business 2026 leaderboard, hailed as leading Established Leader on reach, innovation and operator ties.
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Forrester maps ten edge & IoT trends set to shape 2025
AI at the edge, observability and Zero Trust security head Forrester's ten edge and IoT trends it says will redefine enterprise tech in 2025.
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